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ASSEMBLY
NOTE
: You may now roll your tractor off the skid. Continue
using the instructions that follow to remove the tractor from
the skid.
WARNING:
Before start ing, read, un der stand and fol-
low all in struc tions in the Op er a tion section of this man u al.
Ensure tractor is in a well-ventilated area. Ensure the area
in front of tractor is clear of other peo ple and objects.
TO ROLL TRACTOR OFF SKID (See Op er a tion
section for location and function of con trols)
• Raise attachment lift lever to its highest po si tion.
• Release parking brake by de press ing brake ped al.
• Place freewheel control in "TRANS MIS SION DIS EN-
GAGED" position. (See “TO TRANS PORT” in the
Op er a tion section of this manual.)
• Roll tractor forward off skid.
•
Remove banding holding the deflector shield up against
tractor.
Continue with the instructions that follow.
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CHECKLIST
BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR NEW TRAC TOR, WE
WISH TO ENSURE THAT YOU RECEIVE THE BEST
PERFORMANCE AND SATISFACTION FROM THIS
QUALITY PRODUCT.
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CHECKLIST:
✓
All assembly instructions have been com plet ed.
✓
No remaining loose parts in carton.
✓
Battery is properly prepared and charged.
✓
Seat is adjusted comfortably and tightened securely.
✓
All tires are properly inflated. (For shipping purposes,
the tires were overinflated at the factory.)
✓
Ensure mower deck is properly leveled side-to-side/
front-to-rear for best cutting results. (Tires must be
properly inflated for leveling.)
✓
Check mower and drive belts. Ensure they are routed
properly around pulleys and inside all belt keepers.
✓
Check wiring. See that all connections are still secure
and wires are properly clamped.
✓
Before driving tractor, ensure free wheel control is in
“TRANSMISSION ENGAGED” position. (See “TO
TRANS PORT” in the Operation section of this man u al.)
WHILE LEARNING HOW TO USE YOUR TRACTOR, PAY EXTRA
ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT ITEMS:
✓
Engine oil is at proper level.
✓
Fuel tank is filled with fresh, clean, regular unleaded
gasoline.
✓
Become familiar with all controls, their location and
functions. Operate them before you start the engine.
✓
Ensure brake system is in safe operating condition.
✓
Ensure Operator Presence System and Reverse
Operation System (ROS) are working properly. (See
the Operation and Maintenance sections in this manual.)
✓
It is important to purge the transmission before op er at ing
your tractor for the first time. Follow proper starting
and transmission purging instructions. (See “TO
START EN GINE” and “PURGE TRANSMISSION” in
the Op er a tion section of this manual.)
CHECK TIRE PRESSURE
The tires on your tractor were overinflated at the factory
for shipping purposes. Correct tire pressure is important
for best cutting performance.
• Reduce tire pressure to PSI shown on side of tires.
CHECK DECK LEVELNESS
For best cutting results, mower housing should be properly
leveled. See “TO LEVEL MOWER HOUSING” in the Service
and Adjustments section of this manual.
CHECK FOR PROPER POSITION OF BELTS
See the figures that are shown for replacing motion and
mower blade drive belts in the Service and Adjustments sec-
tion of this manual. Verify that the belts are routed correctly.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM
After you learn how to operate your tractor, check to see that
the brake is operating properly. See “TO CHECK BRAKE”
in the Service and Adjustments section of this manual.